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Acura ILX vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ILX vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $5,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $3,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelILXTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,100 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $26,701 $29,635 $35,025
Technology Plus Package 5,000    
Navigation system   1,850 1,550
Adaptive cruise control   1,195 1,195
Sunroof   995  
Package 303A   2,800  
Package 402A     3,100
Technology Plus Package 4,737    
Navigation system   1,610 1,349
Adaptive cruise control   1,040 1,040
Sunroof   866  
Package 303A   2,436  
Package 402A     2,697
Options (change) 5,000 6,840 5,845
Options (change) 4,737 5,952 5,086
Destination 965 795 795
Total Price $34,065 $39,790 $44,795
Total Invoice $32,403 $36,382 $40,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,746
Model Year201820122012
ModelILXTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS8T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$34,065$39,790$44,795
Adjustments for Features0-255-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,065$39,535$42,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,780
Total Invoice$32,403$36,382$40,906
Adjustments for Features0-233-2,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,403$36,149$38,641
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,492

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201820122012
ModelILXTaurusTaurus
TrimBaseLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,690$4,945$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$255$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-2,265

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182012
ModelILXTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in112.9 in
Length181.9 in202.9 in
Width70.6 in76.2 in
Height55.6 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
App support0No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested319068%
Total Not Requested150032%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100039%
Total Not Requested157561%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested165052%
Total Not Requested150048%

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